Western Wind/Hard Travelin’-Mount Zion (Medley)/Lass From The Low Country/Gunslinger/Curima/Vikki Dougan/Aravah Aravah/Whistling Gypsy/The Time Of Man/Harry Pollitt/Hard Ain’t It Hard/Mama Don’t Low
The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters encapsulated the approach of the group to folk music by mixing more serious songs with some whimsical humorous tracks. (US:8)
“This album was my introduction to this great act. The musicianship is excellent, and Lou Gottleib's wry sense of humour is an added bonus. Others have recorded some of these tracks but none have the sound of The Limeliters.”
“Better than pretty good. These guys sounded great, and had a sense of humour to boot. For proof, listen to Vikki Dougan. But lest you think they are just a novelty act, the bulk of the album has wonderful harmonies like Curima. The album was recorded live, and it's the patter between songs that provides the levity.”
“I really believe The Limeliters were the best group of all. All three singers played instruments, their harmonies were superb, the accompanying musicians were excellent, their inter-song humour and patter was great, and they could sing songs in a dozen different languages. Seriously excellent entertainers.”
“Lou Gottlieb, Alex Hassilev and Glenn Yarbrough really were a unique fit. Their voices blended together so well that the three of them really did sound like six. Their personalities were also a remarkable fusion on-stage.”
“The songs, alternating between the serious and the whimsical, are largely traditional American folk, but there's an interesting mixture of foreign influence as well.”
“These are extremely accomplished musicians, well-crafted productions, and in concept and execution merge into the brilliant. Instant treasures, that will often be long played.”
“I was worried that the music may seem dated but I found it still fun to listen to even after all these years. I like all kinds of music but must admit I have missed the intelligence, harmony and joy of life that The Limelighters personified.”
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